If you were a kid in the 1970s, you undoubtedly were at least a little terrified of going into the ocean – a fear placed squarely in your subconscious by the Jaws movies. But, according to the International Shark Attack File, there are only around 72 unprovoked shark attacks around the world per year, a relatively small amount given the many sleepless nights and swimming phobias arising from a fear of sharks. The far scarier reality is that the much-demonized shark has long been under attack itself from its greatest predator: us. Humans kill well over 100 million sharks in any given year. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Mongabay reporter, Philip Jacobson, to learn about the illegal shark-finning practices of one Chinese-based fishing company, why he believes this practice is far from unique, and what efforts are being taken to save this important apex predator.

Listen to the full episode here.

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Sea Change Radio is a new radio show and podcast that makes connections on social, environmental, and economic transformations toward sustainability. The show features news analysis, commentaries, and interviews with sustainability experts such as Hunter Lovins, John Elkington, Hazel Henderson, Bill McKibben, Mindy Lubber, Paul Hawken, Frances Moore Lappé, Joel Makower, and others. Sea Change co-hosts Bill Baue and Francesca Rheannon produced the shows precursor, Corporate Watchdog Radio, which launched in 2005. Sea Change is nationally syndicated on over 20 stations, and streams from www.CChange.net, where you can also download the show or subscribe to our podcast or email list.

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